If you’re on the fence about getting vaccinated, the City of Shreveport is offering 100-bucks to entice you to roll up your sleeve. Mayor Adrian Perkins said they will hold a vaccination event at two community centers Saturday and the first 250 at each location can pad their wallets.
“You can come and pick up a $50 check on Wednesday from Government Plaza on Wednesday and then when you get your second dose you will get the remaining $50 on the spot, so giving you $100 for being vaccinated,” said Perkins.
Funding for the vaccine incentive is part of the American Rescue Act. Perkins said due to the low vaccination rate in Region Seven which includes Shreveport and Northwest Louisiana he wanted to persuade individuals to prioritize their health.
“Our region we’re at 30% vaccination. That’s one out of every three people here that are vaccinated, and we’ve got to get that number up much higher,” said Perkins.
So far Perkins said there’s been lots of interest in the event since they announced the $100 incentive, and he thinks other cities in the Bayou State will follow their lead.
“We looked around the country at other areas who have done this, and demand is very much exceeded the supply so we’re very much anticipating the same thing here this weekend,” said Perkins.
The Pfizer vaccine will be administered by LSU Health Shreveport Saturday from 10 am until 2 pm at AB Palmer Community Center and David Raines Community Center. The second dose will be given on August 28th. You must be 12 and older and those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information visit the City of Shreveport’s Facebook Page.
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